Psoriasis Jessica Kaffenberger, M.D. Assistant Professor of Dermatology Division of Dermatology The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Learning objectives Recognize the different types of psoriasis and how to effectively treat them Identify types of nail psoriasis Describe the pathogenesis of psoriasis and how it correlates with the newest therapies Identify frequent psoriasis co-morbidities that affect medication management 1
The Basics Onset Prevalence: 2-3% of world s population US =? 4-5% 2 peaks of onset: 20-30s* and 50-60s Median age onset : 28 yo Type I : early onset, HLA-Cw6, more severe Type II : later onset, less severe disease Genetic role 2 parents affected, risk of child affected = 41% 1 parent affected, risk of child affected = 14% Monozygotic twin affected, risk = 35-70% 1 non-twin sibling affected, risk = 6% 2
Clinical appearance and treatments Psoriasis Types Plaque Pustular Inverse Guttate Palmoplantar Courtesy of B.Kaffenberger 3
Plaque Psoriasis Severe plaque psoriasis 4
Severe plaque psoriasis Plaque Psoriasis Most common type Elbows, Knees, Scalp, Sacrum, Fingernails Often itches Mild disease treat with topical steroids More extensive or refractory diseasesystemic medication 5
Guttate Psoriasis OSU Dermatology Guttate Psoriasis 2 nd most common form More common in children Can be related to strep infections Trunk most involved Treatment: Treat strep infection if present, topical steroids, if refractory send to a dermatologist 6
Inverse Psoriasis Courtesy of B.Kaffenberger Courtesy of B.Kaffenberger Inverse Psoriasis Can be difficult to diagnosis no scale The maceration and skin on skin contact prevents the silver coloration Treatment: Low-potency topical steroid, tacrolimus ointment 7
Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis Significant morbidity Very difficult to treat Treatment: High-potency topical steroids, urea 40% cream, tazarotene Use any of above under occlusion Systemic treatments (methotrexate, acitretin, biologics) Be careful using ORAL steroids in these patients! 8
Pustular psoriasis (generalized) Pustular psoriasis (generalized) 9
Generalized Pustular Psoriasis Most acute type Can be life threatening May have fevers, elevated WBC, low calcium Can be caused by withdrawal of systemic steroids Treatment: Call a dermatologist Special presentations of psoriasis 10
Nail psoriasis Nail Psoriasis Caused by psoriatic lesions within nail matrix or nail bed Can be very resistant to treatment Treatment: Topical steroids Intra lesional steroids Systemic treatments (methotrexate, acitretin, biologics) 11
Matrix Problems! Nail psoriasis Nail matrix problem 12
Nail matrix problem Crumbling Pitting Nail psoriasis Nail BED signs!! Oil drop/salmon patch Hyperkeratosis Splinter hemorrhage 13
Nail bed problem Nail bed problem Hyperkeratosis 14
Topical treatment pearls for psoriasis Treat with appropriate strength of topical steroid Plaque Thin plaque hydrocortisone 2.5%, desonide 0.05% Mod plaque triamcinolone 0.1% Thick plaque clobetasol 0.05%, augmented betamethasone 0.05% Inverse Hydrocortisone 2.5%, desonide 0.05%, tacrolimus 0.1% Palmoplantar pustular psoriasis Clobetasol 0.05%, augmented betamethasone 0.05%, urea 40%, tazarotene Topical treatment pearls for psoriasis Consider steroid vehicle Scalp solutions, foams Body creams, ointments, spray Intertriginous cream, ointments 15
Topical treatment pearls for psoriasis Consider body surface area affected 30 g = covers entire body for one application If > 10% BSA, consider 454 g of triamcinolone If low BSA, can give lower amounts Counsel patients on appropriate use to avoid topical steroid side effects Pathogenesis of psoriasis and newest therapies 16
Predominant cytokines in psoriasis IL-12 stimulates Th1 cells IL-23 stimulates Th17 cells TH17 cytokines: IL-22, IL-17, TNF-α Pro-inflammatory cytokines: IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α Psoriasis pathogenesis 17
IL-17 cytokines 6 members IL-17A though IL-17F, active a homodimers or heterodimers IL-17A is the primary Th17 cell effector cytokine Effects of IL-17 Keratinocytes are the principal target for IL-17A Receptors on the surface of keratinocytes throughout the epi IL-17A stimulates keratinocyte expression of multiple chemokines, AMPs CXCL chemokines cause neutrophil migration AMP activate innate immune system IL-17A also contributes to a feedback loop Th17 cells and serum IL-17A correlate with PASI 18
Psoriasis pathogenesis Anti-IL17 medications Secukinumab Jan 2015 Ixekizumab March 2016 Brodalumab Feb 2017 19
Psoriasis pathogenesis Anti IL 23 medications Guselkumab July 2017 Tildrakizumab March 2018 Several more in clinical trials. 20
Comorbidities of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Psoriasis co-morbidities Psoriatic arthritis Hypertension Diabetes Dyslipidemia Obesity Crohn s disease Uveitis Depression Alcoholism Liver disease Chronic kidney disease Lymphoma 21
Cost of psoriasis Pso pts in top 10% of healthcare costs - More likely to have co-morbidities More likely to have hospitalizations, ER visits Similar biologic use between pso pts in top 10% of healthcare costs and lower 90% Psoriatic Arthritis ~ 1/4 of pts Decreases QoL Over 3/4 pts: skin 1 st, arthritis 2 nd lag time 7 to 12 years 22
Psoriatic Arthritis Clinical patterns: - Peripheral (PIP/DIP) - Axial (spondyloarthritis) - Enthesitis - Dactylitis About 15% goes undiagnosed! 6 month delay in diagnosis OR for: Deformed joints: 2.28 Erosions: 4.58 Osteolysis: 3.6 Sacroilitis: 2.28 Arthritis mutilans: 10.6 23
CASPAR criteria for PSA ClASsification criteria for Psoriatic ARthritis Inflamm articular dz + 3 or more of following 5 pts: 1. Evidence of psoriasis (a, b, or c) a. Current psoriasis (2 pts) b. Hx of psoriasis c. Fam hx of psoriasis 2. Nail psoriasis 3. Negative RF 4. Dactylitis (a or b) a. Current b. History 5. Radiological signs of juxtaarticular bone formation PEST screening tool Psoriasis epidemiology screening tool 1.Hx of swollen joint? 2.Past dx of arthritis? 3.Nail pits? 4.Heel pain? 5.Dactylitis? Sensitivity 0.68, Specif 0.71 24
Psoriasis and obesity From a public health perspective, nearly a quarter of psoriasis cases could be attributed to overweight or obesity if the estimated associations reflect causal relations Snekvik et al. J Invest Dermatol. 2017 Dec;137(12):2484-2490. Psoriasis severity linked with BMI Weight loss helps pso Greater PASI reduction Need for less aggressive therapies Low calorie diet helpful Post gastric bypass HR of incident psoriasis 0.52 (95% CI, 0.33-0.81), HR of progression to severe psoriasis 0.44 (95% CI, 0.23-0.86) 25
Psoriasis and heart disease Cardiovascular risk increases w severity of disease Likely secondary to inflammation Also increased risk of metabolic syndrome, DM, HTN Author: Patrick J. Lynch, medical illustrator (CC BY 2.5) Psoriasis and heart disease Systemic therapies (esp mtx and anti- TNF) can decr CV disease and major adverse cardiovascular events 26
Summary Psoriasis many different forms Choose treatment based on type of psoriasis, and severity of disease Pathogenesis Th17 (IL-23 and IL-17) Associated with many co-morbidities look for them and treat them 27